Tomato kurma is a simple side dish prepared from tomatoes. It is a perfect accompaniment for idlis, dosas, idiyappams and chapatis and very popular in South India. Tomato kurma is a favourite accompaniment due to its simplicity and also it can be made in a jiffy. Do try this tangy and delicious kurma for a change. You would love to have this kurma with idiyappam or any south indian snack.. a delicious combo…

Prep Time : 10 mins

Cook Time : 20 mins

Servings : 4 persons

South Indian cuisine

INGREDIENTS

Tomatoes – 4 (finely chopped)

Onions – 2 (finely chopped)

Turmeric powder – 1/4 teaspoon

Coriander powder – 1 teaspoon

Garam masala – 1/2 teaspoon (optional)

Red chilli powder – 1/2 teaspoon

Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

Salt to taste

TO BE GROUND TO A PASTE

Grated coconut – 1/2 cup

Green chillies – 2

Garlic cloves – 3-4

Ginger – 1 inch small piece

Fried gram dal/pottukadalai – 2 tablespoons

TO TEMPER/SEASONING

Cooking oil – 2 tablespoons

Cumin seeds – 1/2 teaspoon

Fennel seeds/sombu – 1/2 teaspoon

Cloves – 2

Cinnamon – 1 inch piece

Bay leaf -1

HOW TO MAKE OR PREPARE TOMATO KURMA OR THAKKALI KURMA RECIPE

Grind the grated coconut, green chillies, garlic cloves, ginger and fried gram dal with little water to a smooth paste. Keep it aside.

Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, cloves, cinnamon and bay leaf and saute for half a minute on a low flame till you get a nice aroma. Add chopped onions and saute till light golden brown.

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